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35.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
Meeting Date:
07/27/2021
Title:
Subaward Grant Funds for Juvenile Services
Submitted By:
John Pelczar, Juvenile Services
Department:
Juvenile Services
Agenda Category:
Regular Agenda Items

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Agenda Item

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on accepting subgrant award money from the University of Texas-Austin for Juvenile Services.  

Background

WCJS is being awarded subgrant monies in the total amount of $56,475.38 over a three-year period.  The department is receiving the funds for collaborating with UT-Austin on a grant titled Reducing Disproportionate Minority Contact in Williamson County, Texas, which they received through the office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).  The scope of work for WCJS is to:

1) Assist in the establishment of cross-sector partnerships
2) Ensure representation from the OJJDP-specified critical contact points
3) Participate in the review of related policies and recommendation of policy action

All funds received will be used to offset the salary and fringe benefits for Matt Smith, WCJS Asst Executive Director.  The funding breakdown for each year is as follows:
Year 1 - $18,353.67
Year 2 - $18,791.59
Year 3 - $19,330.12  

Fiscal Impact

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Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
County Judge Exec Asst. Becky Pruitt 07/22/2021 01:15 PM
Form Started By:
John Pelczar
Started On:
07/21/2021 04:54 PM
Final Approval Date:
07/22/2021